Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley & undercard RBR

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by IntentionalButt, May 7, 2011.


  1. apollack

    apollack Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yup. This is exactly what I said before the fight:

    "My thoughts: Names make money, regardless of current boxing ability. Mosley is an old 39. He no longer has the zip, speed, and punch volume that he once had. Every great fighter has one good fight left in them, but I think Mosley already had that fight two years ago against Margarito. He looked pathetic against Mayweather, and old against Mora. He can no longer pull the trigger often enough to beat a young hungry passionate fighter like Pacquaio. The difference in speed and volume, as well as zip and footwork is going to make Mosley look even older. Margarito was a slow, plod-forward guy. Pacquiao is fast, with combos, and with footwork, guard, and head movement. When you have to say that Mosley has a puncher's chance, what you are saying is that sure he can win if he lands one big bomb, but other than that he should get his ass handed to him. Should be a one-sided beatdown. Even in the hype shows Mosley showed me just how old he is. He is a shell. Even his speech seems slowed. Why would everyone get excited about this fight when Shane showed nothing but one punch in 12 rounds against Floyd, and looked past-it against Mora, a guy without Pac's speed, power, and volume? This fight again shows the power of the press, media, and promoters to hype anything to the exclusion of reality. Of course it is boxing and anything can happen, so yes I may be wrong, but I just don't see why I should pay $55 for the alleged P4P to fight a guy who is 39 years old, who is 0-1-1 in his last two bouts over the past year. "
     
  2. DemolitionDan

    DemolitionDan ATG and HoF Full Member

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    Yep, pretty much. Not sure why that guy is patting himself on the back like he was the only one who predicted Pacquiao wiping out Mosley.